Diabetes diagnosis

Ok so I was diagnosed with diabetes. I just found out yesterday and the bad thing is that it isn't just gestational. My last 2 pregnancies I was gestational diabetic, so I pushed for the early testing. I had the one hour test done and was almost 100 points higher than where I should have been.... The doctor has given me until Monday to get my sugar under control or I have to go on insulin shots. I have cut all soda completely out of my diet and have cut back on carbohydrates, but haven't yet had a good number. If anyone has any advice on what to do to help, please let me know! I am very nervous about all of the complications as well, so the stress isn't doing my sugar levels any good.

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I have type 2 and am on medication and insulin. I thought I could control it with cutting carbs but no luck. My endocrinologist said I will need a lot more insulin as my pregnancy progresses. When I found out I was pregnant my body went crazy and my blood sugar sky rocketed. I already had an appt scheduled with my endocrinologist a month later so I desperately tried with diet and walking to get it under control, which normally works. It just didnt work so he immediately put me on fast acting insulin that I have to take with every meal as well as upped my dose of nighttime insulin that I was on. And he told me that its nothing I'm doing wrong but to be prepared as the pregnancy progresses to take more and more insulin. I know you might not want to do it but it may be best for your baby. High blood sugars can not only cause big babies but birth defects too so the faster you get it under control the better. It can be done. I had gestational with my first and he was only 6lbs 11oz. Good luck!

Being diagnosed with diabetes a year ago I have learned a lot. Try limiting yourself to 60 grams of carbs a meal. Ask doctor first of course. As for drinks the gatorade zero. Water or water with lemon. Green beans lintel beans and eat stuff with fiber as it blocks out some of the carbs. Mainly all meats ice cream there is a bryers ( spelled wrong) low carb ice cream you can buy. Salsa became my best friend. As it does not spike my blood sugar. Test different things in moderation. Take fish oil pills if doc oks it. I will check this post daily if you have any more questions.

Limit your carbs to 30 g for bfast and dinner, 45 for lunch and 15 g for snacks. Eat veggies like no tomorrow, completely eliminate your caffeine. Eat every 3-4 hrs so you won't get hungry and walk 20 after each meal. Cut all sugar until you have control back! know this sounds supper strict but it actually works!

Is it true that they find out that your a diabetic during your pregnancy that you have to get shots in your stomach during the whole time. This girl that I work with told me that and it's because she asked me how many sodas I've had so far and I told her 2

I'm type 2. Try to walk after meals if you can. Try to eat better carbs, like quinoa and whole grain breads and pasta. Brown rice. Will fill you more and be better for your blood sugar. And try to eat protein with every meal and snack. String cheese, almonds, a hard boiled egg (or two if you eat just the white, the white does have some protein, just not as much as the yolk) are easy things to grab. And if you have fruit, try to add peanut butter (like on apple slices or celery (yeah, not a fruit)). Protein will help your blood sugar and help you not feel hungry as fast as just carbs.
But insulin isn't really that bad. You might be able to just do one shot a day of the long acting, at least at first.
I have been on insulin since I got pregnant with my son. I could just be on metformin or something when I'm not pregnant, but I got terrible side effects with that and glipizide too. But you might not get those, so after baby is born you could just take a couple metformin each day.

Is it true that they find out that your a diabetic during your pregnancy that...

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03/26/2014

Is it true that they find out that your a diabetic during your pregnancy that you have to get shots in your stomach during the whole time. This girl that I work with told me that and it's because she asked me how many sodas I've had so far and I told her 2

The usually test for GD later in the pregnancy, in your third trimester. If you have it, they might have you control it by diet, they might put you on a medicine like met form in, or they might have you use insulin. It depends on the doctor and whether your control improves on a strict diet.

Limit your carbs to 30 g for bfast and dinner, 45 for lunch and 15 g for snac...

Posted
03/26/2014

Limit your carbs to 30 g for bfast and dinner, 45 for lunch and 15 g for snacks. Eat veggies like no tomorrow, completely eliminate your caffeine. Eat every 3-4 hrs so you won't get hungry and walk 20 after each meal. Cut all sugar until you have control back! know this sounds supper strict but it actually works!

What also works is avoiding fake sugar too. I know it sounds mean, no sugar free candy or cookies or diet soda or flavored water (like mio). But once your body gets used to no sweets, it is a lot easier. And don't buy anything you shouldn't eat. If you don't have it in your house, its better. If you are married or have older kids, put a lock on one cupboard or something, I guess. So you can't get into it. Or just have everyone eat healthier.

Being a diabetic with type 2 which was found after I lost a baby at 8 weeks due to severe diabetes and hypothyroidism. Ive been to tons of classes. You should watch portion control, a piece of meat tgat fits in the palm of your hand, plate should have biggest portion of veggies green being the best, your carbs each meal should be consistent so if you eat 45 for breakfast then you must do so for lunch and dinner. Snack inbetween and snacks should be no more than 15g each serving. You can have sugar just dont go overboard...biggest thing is carb intake! If you drink juice it should be no more than 4 oz per servng and milk the same. You do not have to cut out dairy just figure in the carbs. Sugar free stuff is not necessary and is actually very bad for pregnant women..instead use natural alternative sweetners like monkfruit or stevia, agave is another one. You can have coffee but only limit 1 cup a day with natural sweetner and figure in the creamer. Moderation is key and very important! We just moved and my book they gave me is packed up but its very informative as soon as I find it I will try to list the good carbs and bad carbs. Good luck and ask your physician if there is a diabetes class at a local hospital you can go to. They are usually always free!

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